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Physician Salary in United Kingdom

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The United Kingdom median is $174,032 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$174,032
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,458
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$174,032
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$83.67
varies by city

Physician salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$174,032
Liverpool, England$174,032
Cardiff, Wales$174,032
Leicester, England$174,032
Bradford, England$174,032
London, England$136,548
Edinburgh, Scotland$95,985
Bristol, England$93,843
Manchester, England$90,630
Birmingham, England$87,418
Glasgow, Scotland$83,134
Leeds, England$83,134

Physician salary in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in United Kingdom?
The national median physician salary in United Kingdom is about £130,000 per year (£10,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £62,100 to £130,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays physicians the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £130,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £62,100 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about £41,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £187,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is physician in demand in United Kingdom?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.